Your University City
Study in Sheffield and you’ll be part of an ambitious, modern city with welcoming communities alongside global opportunities.
Unforgettable nights out, breathtaking green spaces, sprawling shopping centres and proud, local independents. Find yourself amongst friends in a busy university with 60,000 students - choose to study at Sheffield Hallam University or University of Sheffield.
Our universities
Sheffield Hallam University
We think the best way to learn something is to do it in the real world. You’ll be taught by award-winning teachers, work on real-world projects, have access to work experience opportunities in every year of your degree, and be supported every step of the way – so that you graduate ready to succeed in your career.
It’s why we are rated gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework – and why 95% of our graduates are in work or further study 15 months after finishing university (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020/21).
The University of Sheffield
Choose the University of Sheffield and you’ll gain a degree from the top university in the Russell Group (National Student Survey 2024). You’ll have an unforgettable experience at the University of the Year, as voted for by the people that matter the most; our students. You can get involved at the UK’s best Students’ Union for seven years running, and see why we’re voted Best for Student Life.
Our world-class academics will bring their storied careers to the classroom, and shape your course with their internationally excellent research. Get a head start in your career by joining one of the top 20 UK universities most targeted by graduate employers.
Find the right course for you using our online prospectus and learn why you should choose the University of Sheffield.
"There is a place here for everyone no matter where you are from.
Khyati, medicine student at the University of Sheffield
“It’s such a privilege to do what you love, and love what you do.”
Joey is a third-year Festival and Entertainment Management student at Sheffield Hallam University.
UK's greenest city
We actually have the 2nd highest percentage of green space (61%) of any city in the world - only Oslo has more.
With 5 rivers, more trees per person than any other European city, over 800 managed greenspaces, and a third of the city sitting in the Peak District National Park, nature is part of your everyday in Sheffield.
What's to love about Sheffield?
Find some space and adventure
We are known as The Outdoor City for a reason.
Sheffield has a unique mix of parks, green spaces and wild countryside that blend into a vibrant big city. You really can have both with Sheffield!
Navigable on foot and by bike, you won't be short of your daily dose of green as you go between lectures, see friends and pursue your passions. The Peak District National Park is on your doorstep and only a short bus ride away, so you will always have easy access to green spaces.
Explore the big city
There is so much to do in Sheffield, however you like to spend your free time.
Sheffield is a place where you can find international street food markets, eclectic festivals, iconic coffee, the English Institute of Sport, cocktail bars in revamped old public toilets, the highest number of craft breweries per head of anywhere in the UK, and more local independent shops than you can imagine.
You can also find one of the UK’s largest shopping centres and the largest theatre complex outside of London.
It's the kind of place you really have to visit to appreciate just how great it is to have all this at your fingertips.
Be part of something big
Diverse and vibrant as well as friendly and welcoming.
Whether it's championing women, food from around the world or multicultural arts projects, Sheffielders are all about celebrating the people who make great things happen. In 2007 we became the first official City of Sanctuary which means people of all backgrounds are welcome here.
Hear some noise
A rich cultural heritage from electronic to classical, pop to rock and everything in between.
Sheffield has produced labels like Warp Records, as well as acts and artists that vary from Arctic Monkeys to Self Esteem, and While She Sleeps to Bring Me The Horizon. There's a DIY ethic here that keeps things edgy, and music of all styles is celebrated and enjoyed.
Feel at home in one of England's most affordable student cities
Sheffielders are known for being friendly and welcoming, making Sheffield a fantastic city to live in whilst you get to grips with student life — plus we are one of England's most affordable student cities (Royal Bank of Scotland Student Living Index 2023 and NatWest Student Living Index 2023).
Discover a world of festivals and events, and invite your friends to come and visit
Welcome to Your University City
The big city vibe that feels like home. Discover what Sheffield has to offer.
Students make Sheffield
Past and present, students fall in love with Sheffield no matter which Uni they go to. Whether it's the big city vibe or the peace and solitude, the sense of community or the freedom to do your own thing - there's plenty of students to meet.
Where is Sheffield?
